Phil Medcalf gives some tips on how to look after your underwater photography equipment. Looking why housings sometimes fail, the perils of rinse tanks and more.
Choosing a Compact Camera For Underwater Photography. Phil Medcalf and Adam Hanlon chat on Wepixel Live
In the second of our chats on Wetpixel Live Adam and I talk about what to think about when buying a compact camera for underwater photography.
Gift Ideas for Divers 2020
Camera Power Saving Tips for Underwater Photography
One of the most significant limitations for underwater photography is that you can’t change your camera battery during a dive. Because of this it’s a wise move to keep your camera’s power consumption to a minimum, so here’s a range of tips on how to get as much shooting as possible from that battery.
UK Diving: Why aren't more people doing it? Facebook Live chat and extra info
Phil's Guide to Liveaboards. Facebook Live Video
Here’s the latest chat I did on our Facebook Page via FB Live. This time I talked about liveaboard trips with a mixture of advice and anecdotes.
A short guide to going on safari
Some time ago Anne and I did a safari in South Africa and I’ve been meaning to do a blog about what we learnt from the experience ever since. So here’s a collection of tips covering what we tried and what we felt we would do differently next time. Although mainly about the photographic side of the trip I’ll throw in some general advice for the non-photographers planning a safari.
A guide to buying used underwater photography equipment
Underwater Photography Clichés Part One: "It's the photographer not the camera"
What makes a good camera for underwater photography?
Taking pictures and video while diving has become increasingly popular since the advent of digital cameras. But the camera market has also become more and more complex with numerous pitfalls for would be underwater photographers. In this blog I'm going to clarify a number of the factors that make some cameras better for underwater photography than others.